How Your Doctor Can Avoid Getting Sued.


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  • The office should be clean and pleasant, both the staff and the physical surroundings. Frequently offices are dowdy, dusty and in need of modern décor. You are left with the impression that the staff in these offices are poorly paid and over-worked. They often give the impression that they simply don't care about you or your health. ·
  • The doctor should be available both for questions and emergencies. S/he should return calls promptly and answer questions directly. Only in this manner will misunderstandings be avoided and fears alleviated. ·
  • The expectations of healing that you have as a patient and those of your doctor should match. Many malpractice suits begin with unrealistic or exaggerated expectations that were implied or assumed early on.

    By following these simple rules the professional can avoid many of the pitfalls and minor annoyances that sometimes turn into lawsuits. As a patient, these aspects of a health practice can help you to assess your doctor to see if you have made a good choice.

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